Today
in Lancaster
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Lancaster. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officer Jason Skiles of East Hempfield encountered a wheelchair-bound man at a local Lowe's and enlisted community help via social media to furnish his new apartment (including furniture and household items) while later driving him to get a haircut to restore his confidence. Local 21 News
- ➤ Hundreds gathered Monday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex’s Main Hall for a mullet contest open to kids, teens and adults in age-based and throwback categories. Judges evaluated hair length, style (and flair) as they awaited final winner announcements. WGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School met their adopted calves at the Pennsylvania Farm Show after months of learning about dairy farming. The free Adopt-a-Cow program (a joint effort by Discover Dairy and Kurtland Farm) now gives students hands-on education. FOX43
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UGI crews are installing a new natural gas main in Elizabethtown until the end of March; work runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may cause lane, parking, and gas service interruptions (comment period ends Feb. 12). WGAL
- ➤ The Shapiro administration announced last Monday at the PA Farm Show that it invested $600,345 in youth agriculture grants across 33 counties, awarding 62 projects; in Lancaster, Killiann George received $7,018 for a hands-on animal reproduction lab. FOX43
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health providers and cannabis educators in Lancaster warn that heavy use of high-potency cannabis can lead to a condition known as 'scromiting'—severe vomiting and dehydration that may require urgent care. Experts advise users to start with low doses and seek medical attention if symptoms occur. FOX43
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At a Hershey Bears game Saturday night, eight-year-old players engaged in a melee during an unsanctioned intermission play at the Regency Ice Rink in Lancaster, prompting Central Penn Panthers to investigate. The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association called the fight staged and will review all accounts by Friday. WGAL
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6-7 p.m. — Barshinger Center — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a unique candlelit atmosphere.
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Handmade Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings Workshop
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen — $50 materials fee — Create your own sterling silver hoop earrings in this immersive beginner workshop led by a Master Artisan.
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The Sixties Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant journey back to the 1960s with a live multimedia concert featuring iconic hits and captivating stage production.
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Brett Young Concert
8:00-10:00 p.m. — American Music Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the heartfelt lyrics and smooth vocals of country star Brett Young live in concert.
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Unveiled: The Mystery Hat Reveal
6-9 p.m. — Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square — Ticketed entry — Experience the thrill of handcrafted crochet hat reveals in a fun, interactive setting.
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Financial Budgeting Made Easy with SCORE Mentor Louis Davenport
7:30-9:00 a.m. — DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Lancaster — Free entry — Learn essential financial budgeting strategies and tools for growing your business.
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